Tommy McCabe RIP
Ulster GAA are saddened to hear of the passing of Tommy McCabe, an inspirational GAA volunteer as groundsman at St Tiernach’s Park.
Who was Tommy McCabe some of you might ask, but to all the teams and media that have come to Clones over the last 32 years, they all knew the man himself. You heard him before you saw him as on match days he was the groundskeeper that carried 70 plus keys for every gate in St. Tiernach’s Park.
There was no such thing as Bank Holidays in Tommy’s world when it came to St. Tiernach’s Park, and indeed any sort of holiday, if there was a match coming up, he would be there, ensuring that all would be in order for teams, media and supporters alike.
Tommy followed on from being a brave number 1 custodian on the senior team to being custodian of the grounds themselves. All Club and County flags fluttering on match days he treated with the upmost respect, but our National tricolour he treated with reverence.
On the 75th anniversary year of the opening of St Tiernach’s Park, Tommy’s massive contribution in keeping stadium and pitch in pristine condition all year round was acknowledged on Ulster Final day.
Ulster Senior Football Finals will not be the same without him.
To Tommy’s family and his many friends, heartfelt sympathies are extended on behalf of Ulster GAA.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
